Vocab
mortal - being who must eventually die
dissuade - to discourage or keep from a certain course or action
dominions - regions ruled by someone
quiver - a case for arrows
trident - spear with three points
wafted - to cause to move gently through air
cunning - skillful; clever; sly
veered - changed directions; swerved
winnow - beat, as with wings
sustained - keep in existence; maintained


girdle - a belt, sash, or band worn around the waist
expiation - to atone or make amends for
tranquil - calm; peaceful
plight - a serious condition or a situation of difficulty
pyre - a pile of wood for burning a corpse as part of a funeral rite
consent - to give permission
heap - a collection of things massed together
laden - carrying a burden
reverence - a feeling of awe and respect and often love
deft - quick and skillful